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INITIAL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENTREPORT (SIAR)

Factory Name: Mostafa Garment Industries LTD

Address: 40 Agrabad Commercial Area, Chittagong,Bangladesh Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: BD Technology

Date: 05 Nov 2014

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /15

Introduction to the Report

The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by theAlliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment wasconducted against the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Assessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard,which is harmonized with the factory assessment guidelines developed by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) forthe Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technicalrequirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairlyevaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used byRMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on actionsteps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements throughtechnical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wagesupport for workers if factories are closed for remediation.

The contents of the report do not constitute a guarantee of compliance with the applicable laws, the Alliance Standard or the absolute orcontinued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to providea non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF northe Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, or effectiveness of actions taken in response to the report.

For more information and report feedback please go to: www.bangladeshworkersafety.org.

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Mostafa Garment Industries LTD

Address: 40 Agrabad Commercial Area, Chittagong, Bangladesh ChittagongChittagong Bangladesh


Date: 05 Nov 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: Mostafa Garment Industries LTD

Address: 40 Agrabad Commercial Area, Chittagong, Bangladesh Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Chittagong

City: Chittagong

Zip Code: 4100

Audit Duration: 1 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : December 1, 2014

Final Report Date : February 10, 2015

Are all Action ItemsFrom PreviousAssessmentCompleted?:

N/A

Buildings in Complex : Main Factory Building: 6-storey R.C.C. building.

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

Only 6-storey Main Factory building using as fabric store, accessories store (GF) and Generator sectionbeside the building, cutting section, sample section, iron section and office room (1st Floor), sewing section,maintenance room and dining room (2nd Floor), sewing section, finishing section, dining room and so on (3rdFloor), 4th and 5th floor out of operation and 6th floor-roof top is unoccupied.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Approximate Building Area = 52,976 SF.

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Date of Building Construction: 1970-1972 (GF & 1st Floor).

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

Date of Last Building Addition: 1982-1998 (2nd Floor to 5th Floor).

Is the Building mixeduse?:

Yes

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

Ancillary Structure is not available in the factory premises.

Number of AncillaryLevels (Stories) :


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Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :


Number of Occupants : GF = 06, 1st floor = 100, 2nd floor = 100, 3rd floor = 236, 4th & 5th floor is empty (No production), roof top(unoccupied).

Exterior FacadeDescription :

Brick masonry infill walls between structural elements (beams, slabs, columns) with aluminium framed glasswindows

Structural SystemDescription :

Reinforced concrete moments frames with slabs between beams and beams between columns. Foundationsystem consists of Isolated Footing.

Issues were not foundduring the structuralintegrity assessment thatrequired the EmergencyEscalation Protocol (andreferral to NTC ReviewPanel)?:

Yes

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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Structural System Design

Question: Are the available FoS for the columns adequate based on Preliminarycalculation?

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Column FoS calculations are based on a concrete compressive strength of2,045 psi (Alliance Standard minimum for MCAC). Reinforcementconfiguration was verified via ferro-scanning. Main Factory Building FoSresults, 42 psf floor live load: Central Column

Source of Findings: Uploaded Document: Column Stress Calculation Spread Sheet, VisualAssessment, Uploaded Document: Column Stress Calculation Spread Sheet,Visual Assessment

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Under guidance from a qualified structural engineer arrange DetailEngineering Assessment of the structure. This assessment should includedestructive core testing to validate the in-situ concrete compressive strength ofstructural elements.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

31 Mar 2015

Standard: Provide results of preliminary calculations in space provided. a) columncapacity; FoS > 1.86 - Safe b) column capacity; FoS 1.5 -1.86 - NeedsEvaluation c) Column capacity; FoS 1.25-1.5 - Needs Evaluation d) Columncapacity; FoS <1.25 - Unsafe In case of a critically low FoS (<1.25), considerImmediate Escalation Protocol

Question: Are credible structural design documents available for review and kept on site?

Priority Level: Medium


Description: A few as-built structural documents for the main factory building are availablefor review and kept on site but the documents are not credible as per BNBCpart 6 section 1.9 and the requirements of Part 8 Section 8.19/8.20 of theAlliance Standard.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Document reviewed during visit 6th November 2014.,Visual Assessment, Document Review: Document reviewed during visit 6thNovember 2014., Visual Assessment


Have a qualified structural engineer prepare credible as-built documentsbased on the requirements of Part 8 Section 8.19/8.20 of the AllianceStandard. The documents should be prepared for all buildings within thefactory complex.

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31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.19 Required Structural Documentation forNew and Existing Factories

Question: Can credible structural documentation indicating general conformance with2006 BNBC or other comparable applicable international model building codebe produced?



Description: Credible structural documentation indicating general conformance with 2006BNBC or other comparable applicable international model building code couldnot be produced.



Engage a qualified structural engineer to develop the required documents toconfirm the structural integrity of the buildings. Documents must comply withAlliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.19 and 8.20.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Reference Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.2 Structural Integrity of ExistingFactory Buildings

Question: Can documentation be provided that the building is compliant with therequirements for wind loading and storm surge loadings as detailed in BNBCPart 6 Section 1.5.3?



Description: No credible documentation are available to indicate the building is compliantwith the requirements for wind loading and storm surge loadings as detailed inBNBC Part 6 Section 1.5.3.



Engage a qualified structural engineer to confirm satisfactory structuralperformance of the buildings under wind loading.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: 2006 BNBC Part 6 Section 1.5. Compliance may be waived if the FactoryOwner provides satisfactory evidence of a cyclone operations plan that

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includes full evacuation of the factory in advance of any approaching cyclone"

Question: If the structure has been previously expanded, was the structural impact onthe entire structure analytically evaluated and confirmed by a qualifiedstructural engineer.



Description: The building was initially built 2 levels in 1970 and rest of the 4 levels werebuilt in 1992. This vertical extension should be analytically evaluated andconfirmed by a qualified structural engineer.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Visual Assessment on Site visit 6th November 2014.


Have a qualified structural engineer complete an analytical evaluation of thestructural impact of the addition.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Reference Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.1 Applicability of BuildingCode.

Question: Is a clear and redundant load path to resist lateral loads provided?



Description: There is not a clear and redundant load path to resist lateral loads. As anexample, in at least one area there is a beam-beam intersection without asupporting column.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Beam-beam intersection without supporting column., VisualAssessment, Photograph: Beam-beam intersection without supportingcolumn., Visual Assessment


Have a qualified structural engineer complete further analysis of the structureand develop a remediation plan if required.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.17 Design for Lateral Loads and 8.3.3.2006 BNBC Part 6 Section 1.5

Question: Have provisions been made in floors or decks for a concentrated load (such asheavy equipment, water tanks, stored materials, etc) applied at a locationwherever this load acting upon an otherwise unloaded floor would producestresses greater than those caused by a uniform load?



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Description: The following concentrated load conditions were noted during the visualreview: -Rooftop water tanks, No evidence was available to indicate that thestructural impact of these concentrated loads was considered.



Engage a qualified structural engineer to confirm and document that provisionshave been made to accommodate concentrated loads. If provisions have notbeen made, have a qualified structural engineer develop a remediation plan.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.13 and 8.14

Question: Where density of operations, storage of materials, or equipment weightsrequire live load capacity in excess of 2.0 kN/m2 (42 psf), do the designdocuments confirm that the required load capacity exists? Or has the loadcapacity been analytically confirmed and certified by an Alliance-qualifiedstructural engineer?



Description: Original design documents were not available and the design live loads werenot mentioned in the available as-built structural drawings. Thus the loadcapacity should be analytically confirmed and certified by a qualified structuralengineer. Live loading



Have a qualified structural engineer confirm that capacity to support the load isavailable. Load Plans complying with Alliance Standard Part 8 Section8.20.4.3 should also be developed.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.15 Minimum Floor Design Loads

Question: Is a Geotechnical Report available for review and kept on site?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Geotechnical Report is not available for review and kept on site.



Under guidance from a qualified structural engineer arrange geotechnicalinvestigation at close vicinity of the structure and make the report available forreview.

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31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.2 Structural Integrity of Existing FactoryBuildings

Question: Are Certificates of Occupancy available for review?

Priority Level: Low


Description: No certificates of occupancy are available for review.



Provide Certificates of Occupancy for review.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.3 Preliminary Structural Assessment

Structural System Construction

Question: Are the performance of key structural elements such as columns, slendercolumns, flat plates and transfer structures satisfactory?



Description: There was cracking observed in at least one column at the roof level.



Engage a qualified structural engineer to confirm structural performance of thestructure.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.3.3

Question: Is the structural system free of deflections (sagging), rotations (twisting),perceivable vibrations, or other noticeable movements of the structure?



Description: There was cracking observed in the Level 5 slab and and a Level 5 beam that

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seemed to indicate deflection of the slab.



Have a qualified structural engineer provide further analysis and investigationof the structural deficiencies. Structural engineer shall also provideremediation documents if required.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Reference Alliance Standards Part 8 Structural Design Section 8.2 StructuralIntegrity of Existing Factory Buildings

Question: Is the structural system free of distress, separations, or cracking that indicateslack of performance or overstress of the lateral load-carrying system?



Description: Cracking were observed in roof column, 5th floor roof beam & slab. Thisindicates lack of performance or overstress of the lateral load-carrying system.



Engage a qualified structural engineer to provide additional investigation intothe areas of distress, separations, or cracking and provide a remediation planif required.


31 Mar 2015


Question: Is the structural system free of distress, settlement, shifting, or cracking incolumns or walls?



Description: There is a crack in Roof column and 5th floor brick wall.



Have a qualified structural engineer provide further testing and analysis ofdistress, settlement, shifting, or cracking in columns or walls and provide aremediation plan to correct noted issues.


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Question: Is the structure free from any major/progressive distress?



Description: Cracking observed in a Level 5 beam and well as the Level 5 slab and a roofcolumn potentially indicate major/progressive distress.



Engage a qualified structural engineer to confirm the causes of such distressand suggest appropriate remedial measures.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.3.3

Question: Have all areas of needed maintenance, including areas with efflorescence,dampness, standing water on rooftops, and corrosion been addressed.



Description: The following areas of needed maintenance are not addressed: Standingwater on rooftop, corrosion in reinforcement on rooftop, dampness and fadingpaint at exterior wall, dampness in 5th floor brick wall,

Source of Findings: Photograph: See uploaded photos, Visual Assessment, Photograph: Seeuploaded photos, Visual Assessment


Under guidance from a qualified structural engineer, address all areas ofneeded maintenance by correcting the identified issues.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.26 Durability and Maintenance

Question: If yes, have the structural members constructed with MCAC been investigatedby an appropriate program of in-situ testing and representative destructivetesting or core samples?

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Description: Only Rebound hammer tests were conducted during visit to verify the concretestrength but the structural members constructed with MCAC have not beeninvestigated by an appropriate program of in-situ testing and representativedestructive testing or core s



As part of the detailed engineering assessment outlined elsewhere, have aqualified structural engineer assess the durability aspects as suggested inAlliance Standard Part 7 Section 7.2 including core cutting and testing issuggested to ensure concrete s


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Reference Alliance Standards Part 7 Building Materials Section 7.2 Masonry-chip aggregate concrete (MCAC)

Question: Are any structural elements constructed with MCAC exposed to rainfall orother sources of water sealed with a protective coating to prevent waterintrusion?



Description: Roof slab was unsealed and signs of water intrusion were also visible at theexterior brick masonry facade wall. This condition could potentially lead tomoisture exposure for the columns, beams and slabs constructed of MCAC.



Provide a protective coating at the structural elements constructed with MCACexposed to rainfall or other sources of water. Have protective coatingapproved by the Alliance or a qualified structural engineer.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 7 Building Materials Section 7.2 Masonry-chipaggregate concrete (MCAC).

Question: Are all non-structural elements suspended from, attached to, or resting atopthe structure adequately anchored and braced to resist earthquake forces?



Description: Storage racks without seismic bracing were observed at the 2nd floor of themain factory building.

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Adequately anchor and brace all non-structural elements to resist earthquakeforces to comply with the BNBC and Alliance Standard.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.18 Seismic Bracing of Key Non-StructuralElements and 2006 BNBC Part 6

Question: Is the building free of active signs of water intrusion or ponding due to lack ofperformance of the façade system?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Signs of water intrusion due to lack of performance of the facade system wasobserved in main factory building.



Repair the exterior façade system to prevent water intrusion.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.26 Durability and Maintenance

Structural Safety Programs

Question: Is a program in place to ensure that the live loads for which a floor or roof is orhas been designed will not be exceeded?



Description: There is no program in place to ensure that the live loads for which a floor orroof is or has been designed will not be exceeded.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Document review on site., Visual Assessment, DocumentReview: Document review on site., Visual Assessment


Develop a program to ensure that all live loads for which a floor or roof hasbeen designed for will not be exceeded. The designated Load Manager shalloversee this program and ensure it is enforced.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.7 and Part 8 Section 8.9.

Question: Have Load Plans been prepared for each floor documenting the actual

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maximum operational loading that is intended and/or allowable on each floor.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Load Plans have not been prepared for each floor documenting the actualmaximum operational loading that is intended and/or allowable on each floor.



Have a qualified structural engineer develop Floor Loading Plans per therequirements of Part 8 Section 8.20.5.3.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.10 Floor Loading Plans (Load Plans)

Question: Are Floor Load Plans posted as required?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Floor Load Plans are not posted as required.



Have a qualified structural engineer prepare load plans including theinformation required in Section 8.20 of the Alliance Standard. Floor load plansshould be visibly posted on all levels of the building.


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.20.5.3

Question: Are areas used for storage of work materials and work products, clearlymarked to indicate the acceptable loading limits as described in the Load Planfor that floor?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Areas used for storage of work materials and work products are not clearlymarked to indicate a acceptable loading limits.



Provide signage or the appropriate markings at all areas used for storage toindicate the acceptable loading limits detailed in the Load Plan.


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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.11 Floor Load Markings

Question: Is a designated representative (Factory Load Manager), who is onsite full time,trained regarding the structural floor capacity, and serves as an ongoingvendor resource and monitor of operational factory floor loadings?

Priority Level: Low


Description: There is no designated representative (Factory Load Manager), who is onsitefull time, trained regarding the structural floor capacity, and serves as anongoing vendor resource and monitor of operational factory floor loadings.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Document review on site., Visual Assessment, DocumentReview: Document review on site., Visual Assessment


Designate a representative as the Factory Load Manager. The Factory Ownershall ensure that at least one individual, the Factory Load Manager who islocated onsite full time at the factory, is trained in calculating operational loadcharacteristics of the


31 Mar 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.9 Factory Load Manager

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